March 8, 2023​: In response to the boil water notice issued for Charles Town and Ranson water customers, Jefferson County Schools will provide bottled water for Washington High School, Charles Town Middle School, Wright Denny Intermediate School, Ranson Elementary School, and the OLC. Anyone who can safely bring their own water from home in addition to these resources is encouraged to do so. We'll have updates based on the progress of repair work. For more information, visit https://www.ctubwv.com/. ​
REMINDER: Mon. 3/13/23 is a professional development day for all Jefferson County Schools staff. There will be NO SCHOOL for students while our teachers and school service personnel work to learn new skills and information to benefit our students. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to our own Janet Harner! Janet received West Virginia's first-ever West Virginia Executive Secretary of the Year Award, which was also named in her honor! We are all excited to see this well-deserved recognition for Janet's decades of dedicated service. You can read more about the award and the impact of Janet's career here https://www.jcswv.org/article/1026064.
Congratulations and good luck to the JCS students headed to the West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair on March 6! Students from South Jefferson Elementary, T.A. Lowery Elementary, Shepherdstown Middle, and Jefferson and Washington High Schools advance to the statewide competition following recognition at the Eastern Panhandle Science and Engineering Fair in February. Check out some of those projects here and visit https://bit.ly/3ELguq9 for a complete list of regional winners.
🎷Congratulations to the Jazz Ensembles from Washington High School and Harpers Ferry Middle School. Both have been named as 2023 WV State Honor Jazz Band, the state's top honor. They join All-State band members from across the state for the West Virginia Music Educators Association Conference in Charleston. We are so proud of all of our talented students! https://www.jcswv.org/article/1023400 🎼
Ranson Elementary celebrated Black History Month with a school-wide event highlighting local community and business leaders. The Black History Living Museum offered students a glimpse of Black excellence in our community through shared stories and hands-on learning activities. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3KAGS9D.
C.W. Shipley Elementary School celebrated the life of former student Logan Kenney during the first-ever Logan’s Lego Fair today. Their community raised more than $1,500 for the American Heart Association in memory of Logan, who passed away last year due to a heart condition. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped honor Logan's memory!✨❤️
All Jefferson County Schools will dismiss TWO HOUR EARLY on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, to give faculty senates time to meet. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, to allow time for staff development and training. Thank you for your continued support of our schools, students, and staff.
🎶 Students from all four middle schools came together Friday for an ensemble performance at Jefferson High School. The JCS Middle School All-County Honor Choir included top vocal students across the district who spent the day rehearsing together for an ensemble performance that evening. The group also enjoyed performances by vocal ensembles from Jefferson and Washington High Schools. Bravo to all! 🎶
Jefferson County School Superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson-Learn announced her retirement today. You can read more here. https://www.jcswv.org/article/990771
Feb 1, 2023: Due to unexpected snow overnight and the potential for freezing temperatures near dawn, all Jefferson County Schools will operate under a TWO-HOUR DELAY this morning. This extra time will give our partners at the Division of Highways the opportunity to treat impacted roads. Thank you for your patience as we put the safety of our students and staff first.
Jefferson County Schools celebrates our board of education members, each of whom stepped up to the extraordinary task of governing an education system. As we wrap up National School Board Recognition Month, we invite you to join us in thanking them for their commitment to education and for always going above and beyond for the children of Jefferson County.
REMINDER: Students in all Jefferson County Schools will DISMISS TWO HOURS EARLY tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 27, for faculty senate meetings. We recognize the importance of these legally required meetings to give faculty senates time to meet and discuss important issues. Thank you for supporting their work and partnering with us for student success.
Jan. 24: All Jefferson County Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wed. 1/25. The anticipated timing and location of snow and ice will impact travel, making the closure necessary for student and staff safety. Essential personnel, please contact your supervisor
Jan 19, 2023: A second accident involving a Jefferson County School bus occurred this morning on Summit Point Road and Lloyd Road. Bus 33 was carrying students at the time. There are no injuries, but in an abundance of caution, everyone involved is being evaluated at the scene.
Jan 19, 2023: An accident involving a Jefferson County School bus occurred this morning on Flowing Springs Road. No students were on board, and we do not anticipate a delay in student pick-up. We appreciate our incredible emergency responders who reported to the scene to support our staff.
The faculty senate meeting canceled due to inclement weather in Dec. will take place on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Students in all Jefferson County Schools will DISMISS TWO HOURS EARLY that afternoon to accommodate the rescheduled meetings. We recognize the importance of these legally required meetings to give faculty senates time to meet and discuss important issues. Thank you for supporting their work and partnering with us for student success.
The Jefferson County Board of Education values the input of Jefferson County Schools staff, parents, and community members. As we continue our work to support success for our children, we are inviting you to participate in a number of advisory committees. These committees will meet to consider obstacles and opportunities for success in these areas. The committee will report to the Board regularly on their progress. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please click on the link below fill out an application. Thank you for your support and commitment to Jefferson County Schools.
https://www.jcswv.org/committees
This is a reminder that all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
JCS is excited to partner with WVU Medicine and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College on the new MedEd program for high school juniors and seniors! Beginning in Fall 2023, this FREE two-year program will offer students from Jefferson and Washington High Schools a direct career path into the healthcare industry, including a paid internship for second-year students. Visit www.jcswv.org/meded to learn more and submit an enrollment application!
